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Luke Neal is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State University, part of the College of Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable chemical processes, catalysis, and low-carbon energy systems. He specializes in redox-based catalytic systems for hydrocarbon conversion, CO2 utilization, and thermal energy storage. Neal's work emphasizes process intensification and modular reactor design for industrial applications.
Neal holds a strong background in heterogeneous catalysis, fluidization engineering, and materials science. His recent studies include developing oxide-molten salt composites for high-temperature applications and microwave-assisted catalytic processes for clean hydrogen production. He has contributed to techno-economic analyses of chemical looping processes and CO2 conversion pathways.
Key research areas include:
- Redox catalysis for oxidative dehydrogenation
- CO2-splitting and methane reforming
- Thermal energy storage systems
- Modular chemical production systems
- Process simulations and kinetic modeling
